🧠 NCLEX Question of the Day

Fifteen minutes after a unit of packed red blood cells is started, the client reports chills and low back pain. Temperature has risen from 37.0°C to 38.6°C (98.6°F to 101.5°F). What is the nurse's first action? A) Slow the transfusion rate and recheck vital signs in 15 minutes B) Give the prescribed acetaminophen and continue the transfusion C) Stop the transfusion and keep the IV line open with normal saline using new tubing D) Notify the blood bank and send the blood bag back Reply with your letter and a one-line rationale before you peek. The answer and rationale go up tonight at 8 PM ET.